If you’ve seen people take ice baths or cold showers and wondered if they’re onto something or just plain crazy, you’re not alone. Cold-water immersion (CWI) – exposing the body to icy water on purpose – has exploded in popularity recently. From pro athletes dunking in ice tubs after games to wellness influencers and biohackers touting morning cold showers, many …
Immunomodulation & the Regulation of the Immune System
Immunomodulation stands at the forefront of biomedical research, steering the immune system’s ability to fight disease while preventing its overreaction that can lead to autoimmune disorders. The Regeneration Center understands how subtle adjustments in this complex system can tip the scales from sickness to health. Our previous investigations have revealed potential pathways for these novel therapies to innovate treatment paradigms …
Stem Cell Research: The Future with Regenerative Medicine
Stem cell research leads the charge in medical innovation, heralding revolutionary advances in regenerative medicine. This rapidly evolving field can alter how we approach complex diseases and tissue damage. By utilizing the unique properties of various stem cells, scientists are developing groundbreaking therapies that could one-day cure conditions once thought untreatable. However, research in stem cells has challenges and controversies …
Blood Brain Barrier: Protective Function & Bypassing Techniques
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a crucial shield for the brain, regulating the entry of substances, protecting it from potential harm, and involving capillary endothelial cells. It’s a complex system that not only plays a vital role in preserving your brain’s health but also retains beneficial substances within your brain, helping maintain the organ’s critical chemical equilibrium. Understanding the components …
NK Cell Therapy Explained: Next Generation Cancer Treatments
When discussing cutting-edge cancer treatments, NK cell therapy stands out due to its unique approach to using the body’s own natural defenses. Instead of relying on aggressive chemicals or radiation, this method employs natural killer cells to target and eliminate cancer cells directly. It’s an innovative way to minimize harm to healthy tissues and improve patient outcomes. While still in …
Zombie Cells Explained: Senescence to Senolytic Therapy
Zombie cells, also called senescent cells, are non-dividing cells that accumulate in the body due to stress or damage, resisting normal apoptotic pathways. These cells contribute to aging and various diseases by secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors, known as the SASP, which disrupts tissue function and promotes chronic inflammation. Advances in clinical research and stem cell therapies targeting removing …